Warm Winter Read

Warm Winter Read 2026

The Warm Winter Read

1 June – 31 August  2026

Join us in our adult Winter reading challenge where we encourage you to take more time to curl up with a great read every week. Track your reading and complete challenges online or in a paper booklet from June to August and go in the running to win a prize!

Don’t forget to grab a bookmark from your local library and take part in our challenges to keep your winter reading warm.

Not sure what to read next? We’re here to help you find a story to snuggle up with as the temperature drops - find some reading ideas here. Or, explore the book recommendations of this year's author-ambassadors at Warm Winter Read.
So stay warm and get reading this winter!

Ages 16+
 

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Warm Winter Read or pick up a booklet in branch.

Then choose how you participate!

LEVEL ONE:

Write and submit one book review LEVEL ONE PRIZE

AND/OR track five days of reading...........................................Book bundle

LEVEL TWO:

Write and submit three book reviews LEVEL TWO PRIZE

AND/OR track ten days of reading.....................................Bookish hamper

LEVEL THREE:

Write and submit six book reviews LEVEL THREE PRIZE

AND/OR track twenty days of reading..........................Sony Headphones

LEVEL FOUR:

Write and submit nine book reviews LEVEL FOUR PRIZE

AND/OR track forty-five days of reading.............................Kobo eReader

As you level up, you will stay in the running for each prize level, increasing your chances of winning!